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Today, turrets serve more as decorative flourishes than guard towers. Learn how to match their style to the rest of the house.

Just in time for the weekend, a gallery of all-weather luxuries guaranteed to turn any outdoor kitchen into hangout central. Plus, our exclusive TOH cocktail, the Rhum Repair.

When you build a dormer, there's more to consider than its style alone. Follow our guide to learn the best way to fit dormers to your house.

Dormer windows add light and living space to a roof’s slope. We showcase a variety of style and design ideas to help you get inspired.

If you're building a new house or re-roofing an existing one, your choice of materials will have an enormous impact on the look of your home as well as on your bank account.

Learn about the different types of dormer roofs that have been designed over the years to let in light and add more space to attics.

Preparing your house for an impending hurricane or tropical storm? Here’s how to install plywood panels to keep flying debris at bay.

Discover lessons for installing new windows or maintaining old ones, including tips on material selection, energy efficiency, and weatherproofing.

This gardening essential not only neatens up your yard, it also helps conserve water and discourages weeds.

Rotting or cracked clapboard? Learn the tools and techniques for a careful wood siding patch job so you can keep water damage at bay.

For great results, handle those fragile clapboards with care

From basic to specialized options, discover our essential collection of drill bits that every homeowner should have in their toolkit.

Your garage door can serve as more than practical protection. Get ideas for the many ways you can add personality to your garage doors.

Learn how to hang an interior door with our step-by-step guide. Here's everything you need to know, from the right tools to final touches.

Like a corsage brightening up a plain suit, a window box can add spark to a houses exterior—if its hung and filled appropriately.

A visual primer of interior door styles to suit any taste or house style

Before showers rushed the cleanup ritual, vintage soakers beckoned bathers to sit back and relax

Keep reading to learn about the best HVAC technologies for indoor comfort and energy efficiency, according to This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.

Not every new homeowner can get America's top contractor to stop by and offer advice. All the more reason to pay attention to what Kate Silva learned from her dad.

Explore the benefits of central vacuum systems. Learn about installation, maintenance, and why they're a efficient way to clean your home.

Today's models are marvels of quiet efficiency, available in almost every style imaginable

Beeswax is no longer just for candles — put this natural material to work around the house on wood, furniture, and more.

Learn the parts of your plumbing system, how it works, and tips for handling common issues in our comprehensive plumbing guide.